Swaziland has been experiencing the worst drought in a century. They have not seen a single drop of rain in many months. As some of you may know, if you know me, I have an intense affection for rain and everything that comes along with that. Since the day we arrived, we have all been continually praying and hoping for rain.  Rain has always been something that has had the ability to cleanse my soul and make me feel alive. Some of my fondest memories are those of rainy days spent with the people I love most. The drought in Swaziland has been devastating, crops have been dying, and the...

Kwazi. Kwazi is a little girl I met at Mkhombakati carepoint on Friday. Kwazi is malnourished, she is shy, barley speaks, sad, but she is beautifully and uniquely created by God. Kwazi has a story. I don’t know what it is, but I don’t need to. Kwazi needed me to sit with her, so I did. Mncobi. Mncobi is at the Bheveni carepoint, which I served at a few times. I saw Mncobi twice, and then I didn’t see him for some time.  When I came back he waved at me and said, “Hello, my friend!” To most, I would still be considered a stranger, but to Mcnobi I was a...

Lovely, fierce, bold, tender, & beautiful all in one are the lionhearted. Okay, let’s look at my life situationally. I committed one month of my life to live in Swaziland, an African country 13,000 miles away, with thirteen people I have never met because I woke up one morning & heard God say, “Let’s get going.” You know, just missionary things. The part I want to focus on is the thirteen strangers. For an introvert, that part of the commitment is the most overwhelming. But here’s the beautiful thing: it is very obvious to me that this team was brought...

It is simply beautiful here. God is constantly present in the mountains that seem to rise up every morning and in the deep red sunsets that end each day with a grand finale. I have the best view where my bunk sits near the window overlooking a vast picture of Manzini. Simply breathtaking. While we travel to the Carepoints, on most days, the drive is also quite a sight to see. My favorite scene is either dusk or dawn when the distant mountains are hidden by shadows created from the sun’s rays, like a layered crescendo. I know those mountains must be created by a fascinating, intricate...

Our time in Swaziland has seemed to fly by as we will be boarding a plane back to the States in one week!   Enjoying an incredible Swaziland sunset. During our stay here, we have been able to spend time working with carepoints and doing several work projects.  Adventures in Missions has a base in Swaziland that has a far-reaching influence in the surround Manzini area.  As a team, all of us have been amazed to see the impact that the carepoints have on the communities.  The director provided us with a ministry overview early on during our time here, and one of the...

These last couple of weeks God has been telling me that He has an elaborate plan for my life,  and I have to wait for his timing. I have trouble being patient because I want things to be done now. He is teaching that I have to be patient for his timing.  Trust has always been hard and scary. He said if I let Him, He promises to take care of me and the plan for my life. During this trip, I have been able to serve the children at the carepoints their one meal a day.  It has been great to see that the food that people pack in the States is actually getting to the children who...